In the News

When not practicing and advising breweries in the office, The Craft Beer Attorney actively participates in being a part of beer law news on the radio, tv, in print and on the web. Here is a collection of resources The Craft Beer Attorney has been a part of:

As seen in The Daily Transcript - In June 2017, the Brewers Association -- a non-profit trade association representing the craft beer industry -- launched a new "Independent Craft" seal, available for free use by any brewery meeting certain criteria. In addition to...

Growing Boutique Firm to Expand Resources for Client Base San Diego, CA, August 2, 2017– The Craft Beer Attorney APC (CBA), a San Diego-based boutique law firm focused on serving the legal needs of the craft beer industry since 2009, has joined forces with the local...

As seen in Craft Brewing Business - by Kathleen Spero Craft beer operations often start as a labor of love, with owners and founders working tirelessly to bring their vision into fruition. Offers of assistance and unpaid labor may come in from friends, family and...

As seen in the SD Daily Transcript By Kathleen Spero The Brewers Association, the national organization that represents 3,800 small and independent craft brewers in the United States, made headlines this April when it revised its Marketing and Advertising Code to...

As seen in Craft Brewing Business - by Stacy Allura Hostetter Commercial leases are no small matter. Most run the gamut from 35 to 55 pages, yet many businesses simply sign on the dotted line without any review when given the opportunity. Craft breweries are no...

Per a recent email from Jill Davidson, President of the San Diego Brewers Guild, Candace L. Moon, Esq. has been chosen for the guild's 2017 Board of Directors. Under this selection, Candace will serve a two year term beginning January 2017. THE MISSION OF THE SAN...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 3, 2017. Leading attorneys in the U.S. craft brewing industry are teaming up to co-author the definitive legal guide to starting a craft brewery in the State of Minnesota. Jeffrey C. O'Brien of Lommen Abdo, P.A.,...

As seen in the San Diego Daily Transcript on December 6, 2016 By Kathleen Spero Breweries across California, and specifically in San Diego County, have long struggled with deciphering complex environmental health department regulations and their application to...